Excessive Heat in Eastern Curry County & Josephine County, Oregon

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 51 to 60 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 100 to 106 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 54 to 65 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 104 to 112 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 61 to 73 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 102 to 108 degrees. On 08/16/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 60 to 67 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 105 to 111 degrees.

Strong persistent ridging over the Pacific Northwest supported a prolonged heat wave over inland portions of southwest Oregon.